Baxter International Inc (BAX)

Return on equity (ROE)

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	-649,000	108,000	2,476,000	2,649,000	2,656,000	2,592,000	-2,850,000	-2,457,000	-2,430,000	-2,373,000	1,011,000	1,057,000	1,284,000	1,214,000	1,120,000	1,068,000	1,102,000	911,000	924,000	991,000
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	6,964,000	7,872,000	7,643,000	8,173,000	8,402,000	8,101,000	5,569,000	5,879,000	5,833,000	5,535,000	8,859,000	9,075,000	9,077,000	8,770,000	8,494,000	8,452,000	8,689,000	8,567,000	8,128,000	7,699,000
ROE		-9.32%	1.37%	32.40%	32.41%	31.61%	32.00%	-51.18%	-41.79%	-41.66%	-42.87%	11.41%	11.65%	14.15%	13.84%	13.19%	12.64%	12.68%	10.63%	11.37%	12.87%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-649,000K ÷ $6,964,000K
= -9.32%

Based on the data provided, Baxter International Inc's Return on Equity (ROE) has shown fluctuation over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ROE started at 12.87% in March 2020, decreased to 10.63% by September 2020, and then increased to 14.15% by December 2021. The ROE peaked at 32.41% in March 2024 but dropped to 1.37% in September 2024 and further decreased to -9.32% by December 2024.

Overall, Baxter International Inc's ROE has shown volatility, with both positive and negative trends observed during the period. The negative ROE figures in the latter part of the period highlight potential challenges or issues impacting the company's profitability and effectiveness in generating returns for its shareholders. Further analysis and investigation may be required to understand the factors driving these fluctuations in the ROE.